June 26, 2023
For Immediate Release
Contact: Michael Quinlin
michaelquinlin@comcast.net
BOSTON IRISH FAMINE MEMORIAL
25th ANNIVERSARY EVENT
| When | Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 11 a.m. to Noon |
| What | On the 25th anniversary of the Boston Irish Famine Memorial in downtown Boston, representatives of Irish organizations, immigrant groups, local officials and business groups are gathering at the memorial for music, blessings and reflection. |
| Where | Corner of Washington and School Streets, Downtown Boston |
| SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | |
| 10:45 a.m. | Irish music: Aoife Griffin Fiddle & Kieva McGonagle Harp |
| 11 a.m. to Noon | PROGRAM |
| Introduction | Welcome by Michael Quinlin, Irish Famine Memorial Committee American and Irish national anthems by Mary Conroy Henderson Invocation by Father John McCarthy, Irish Pastoral Centre Boston Greetings from Michael Nichols, President, Boston BID |
| Speakers | Dan Flatley, The Flatley Family Robert Shure, Sculptor Paul Rooney, Ireland Vice Consul General in Boston Ed Flynn, Boston City Council President Martina Curtin, Irish Cultural Centre and Mná Mheiriceá Ann-Marie Byrne, Rian Immigrant Center Ray Flynn, Former US Ambassador Father John McCarthy, Closing Prayer and Blessing |
The Boston Irish Famine Memorial was unveiled on June 28, 1998 as part of a series of worldwide commemorations to mark the 150th anniversary of Ireland’s famines that took place between 1845-49.
This spring, restoration work was completed on the twin bronze sculptures and eight narrative plaques, along with upgrades to the grounds, fencing, benches and landscaping.
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